My doctor didn't recommend a CT or bone break for my septoplasty. I still had breathing issues post surgery so I got a CT for another reason and it was noted my septum is still crooked. Would this be a failed septoplasty? When I asked the doctor (after he told me it was straight I showed him the CT scan) how to fix it he said bones needed to be broken so isn't that a failed septo if he didn't fix it in the first surgery. He said I didn't need bones broken, now I do?
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If the septal perforation repair is going to fail, it would typically manifest itself as a persistent perforation within three months of surgery. As long as you're not excessively manipulating the inside of your nose or using topical decongestants, you should be fine. If you would like further...
Based on your photo, it appears that your right inferior turbinate is touching the septum. This could be due to postsurgical turbinate swelling. And examination will be necessary to determine the cause of your obstruction. If you spray a decongestant in your right side, and if that makes you...
That said, there are many reasons people can have persistent nasal obstruction after surgery. Additionally, a CAT scan is not necessary to determine what is causing somebody's nasal airway obstruction. At this point, consider consulting with a reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you can...